CPV 151 – Meat and Meat Products

What does CPV Group 151 cover?

CPV Group 151 (15100000) classifies public contracts for the procurement of meat and meat products in all forms. This includes fresh, chilled and frozen beef, pork, lamb and game, as well as poultry such as chicken and turkey. Processed products such as sausages, cold cuts, pâtés and canned meat also fall under this group.

Public sector demand for meat products is driven primarily by collective catering. Hospitals, correctional facilities, military catering services, university refectories and municipal care homes require regular, high-volume meat deliveries that comply with strict food hygiene standards. Tenders under CPV 151 often include requirements for specific quality grades, minimum fat content thresholds, country of origin labelling and, increasingly, animal welfare certifications.

The group also covers products such as offal and edible by-products as well as meat-based ready meals used in large-scale institutional catering. Framework agreements with quarterly call-off options are the most common contracting structure for meat procurement.

Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008 amending the CPV.

Typical Services in CPV 151

• Fresh beef, pork and lamb in wholesale cuts
• Poultry products (whole birds, fillets, portions)
• Processed meat: sausages, frankfurters, salami, cold cuts
• Canned and preserved meat products
• Chilled and frozen convenience meat products for institutional kitchens

Examples of Tenders with CPV 151

• Fresh meat supply for a university hospital: A large teaching hospital procures fresh beef, pork and poultry in institutional portions for its kitchen, delivered three times per week under a two-year framework agreement with monthly call-offs.
• Cold cuts and charcuterie for prison catering: A regional correctional facility tenders the supply of sliced and packaged charcuterie, sausages and pâtés for daily breakfast and lunch provision across its population.
• Frozen poultry for municipal school kitchens: A school authority procures pre-portioned frozen chicken fillets and turkey escalopes for cooking in school canteens, requiring specific nutritional specifications and allergen documentation.

Current tenders with CPV 151 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 151 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Hospitals, prison catering services, the military, university catering operations, municipal care homes and school kitchen operators are the key contracting authorities under CPV 151. Meat procurement is subject to strict food hygiene regulations and typically requires HACCP-compliant supply chains. Many contracting authorities now include sustainability criteria such as animal welfare standards or regional sourcing preferences in their award criteria.

Companies and Bidders

Meat wholesalers, butchers operating at wholesale level, specialist poultry suppliers and food service distributors are the typical bidders. Mandatory requirements include HACCP certification, registration under food law and verifiable cold-chain logistics. Companies with own slaughtering or processing capacity often have a competitive advantage in meeting bespoke specifications.

Information on eligibility criteria and procurement procedures is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 151?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 151)

With tender.match, meat wholesalers, butchers and food service distributors automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 151 directly in their dashboard. BOND indexes tenders from over 1,000 procurement portals in the EU – from TED to national platforms and regional contracting authorities. Instead of manually searching dozens of portals every day, matching meat supply contracts are filtered and delivered by industry, competency, region, and company profile. An automated gap analysis immediately shows where the company meets the requirements and where gaps exist. This ensures companies never miss a deadline and can focus on preparing their bids.

Company Match – Find the Right Partners and Suppliers (CPV 151)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for meat supply projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger institutional catering contracts that a single company cannot handle alone, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 151

What does the CPV code 15100000 mean?

The CPV code 15100000 covers the group "Meat and Meat Products" in the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It is used to classify public contracts for the supply of fresh, chilled, frozen and processed meat products to public institutions, from hospitals and military facilities to school canteens.

How do I find tenders with CPV 151?

Tenders with CPV 151 are published at EU level on TED. Many meat supply contracts fall below EU thresholds and are published on national platforms such as DTVP. Bond aggregates all sources and delivers targeted results.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 151?

Standard requirements include HACCP certification, food law registration, cold-chain logistics documentation, references for comparable institutional deliveries and, where specified, animal welfare certifications. Details are governed by the VgV or the UVgO depending on contract value.